Can I use mobile for base
 

I am looking to make a base station and probably can only afford used
mobiles. I have limited room upstairs. Is there a good way to make
something the radios should mount to so I can use them? Any suggestions?

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I am looking to make a base station and probably can only afford used
mobiles. I have limited room upstairs. Is there a good way to make
something the radios should mount to so I can use them? Any suggestions?

Many of us use mobiles - just put it on the table - no mounting required.
get a power supply that can handle the amps
I like to put a car battery in parallel with the power supply.



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Yes -- many do --- need a power supply or batteries for power.

Also you can use a big outdoor high antennas

Good Luck
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I am looking to make a base station and probably can only afford used
mobiles. I have limited room upstairs. Is there a good way to make
something the radios should mount to so I can use them? Any suggestions?

Many of us use mobiles - just put it on the table - no mounting required.
get a power supply that can handle the amps
I like to put a car battery in parallel with the power supply.



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I use a car battery and charger for my 100+ watt VHF bricks. No detectable hum
on my signal, and I've always got a fresh battery if the one in my car dies at
-15F !

jw
k9rzz

Does the mobile provide 12 volts for the radio?
Do you think a 12 volt Power supply, of sufficient current capability, would
replace the vehicle voltage source?
Or perhaps a battery charger and a car battery, or preferably a Gel cell
would do the job?
Just remember to remove the charger when using the radio, or it will
Hummmmmmmm.

Dan/W4NTI

wrote in message
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I am looking to make a base station and probably can only afford used
mobiles. I have limited room upstairs. Is there a good way to make
something the radios should mount to so I can use them? Any suggestions?